Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett officially handed over a new Toyota 4WD Ambulance to paramedics at the Agnes Water Ambulance Station today.
Mr Bennett presented the new state-of-the-art vehicle on behalf of Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey.
“This new ambulance is a state-of-the-art purpose-built emergency response vehicle that gives these paramedics the best available platform to work out of,” Mr Bennett said.
“The ambulance provides paramedics a safe and functional mobile workplace while offering patients what could almost be described as an emergency department on wheels.
“Each ambulance is fitted out in Australia with the latest lifesaving and support equipment on-board.
“The inside of the ambulances are ergonomically designed in consultation with Queensland paramedics to ensure they are well suited and safe to carry out their lifesaving work while on road.
“The Newman Government is committed to ensuring that the dedicated ambulance officers have access to world class equipment which will help them complete their duties to the best of their extensive abilities.”
Mr Dempsey said the new vehicle would help paramedics make the region a safer place.
“This ambulance is a part of the 130 new Queensland Ambulance Service emergency vehicles to be delivered across Queensland as part of this year’s State budget,” Mr Dempsey said.